I realize that with this particular artist I am not on the bandwagon, but hitching a ride from the horse and buggy. (Yes I know I've used that saying before, but dang it, I like it!) Anyway, you indie listeners may recognize the name Lana Del Rey, but for those of you who don't you should definitely listen to her at least once. And for your convenience I have linked up not only her website, but a youtube video of her song "Born To Die,"
Lana Del Rey has a unique vocal range, and as someone who has a limited vocal range, I love being able to sing along with her. She sings in a lower tone, which a lot of people liken to Janis Joplin, but I think the comparison stops there. Her songs are very smoky and sultry. Also, her songs are kind of sad, but easily relatable to life situations. A lot of other reviewers/critics agree that she gives off this 1920's/1930's prohibition era vibe, which I really like.
I really like "Born To Die" because it's one of those songs that is about living in the moment. It is kind of unique because it doesn't imply that you have to be a superstar to enjoy life. The message that I take away from it is that some people are meant for greatness, but a lot aren't and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you are living in and enjoying the moment. I think there is a lot more to this song than I am mentioning. Whoever listens to it will get out of it what they need, and that is something that is really cool about Lana Del Rey as an artist - complex songs speak to people on different levels, and that is what I love about this type of music.
Anyway, I hope you check out her website or her youtube video. I tried to keep this short and sweet (like me), and will try to write more frequently. Oh and as a special bonus I included the lyrics to the song below.
Feet don’t fail me now
Take me to the finish line
Oh my heart it breaks every step that I take
But I’m hoping at the gates,
They’ll tell me that you’re mine
Walking through the city streets
Is it by mistake or design
I feel so alone on the Friday nights
Can you make it feel like home, if I tell you you’re mine
It's like I told you honey
Don’t make me sad, don’t make me cry
Sometimes love is not enough and the road gets tough
I don’t know why
Keep making me laugh
Let’s go get high
The road is long, we carry on
Try to have fun in the meantime
Come on take a walk on the wild side
Let me kiss you hard in the pouring rain
You like your girls insane
Choose your last words, this is the last time
Cause you and I, we were born to die
Lost but now I am found
I can see but once I was blind
I was so confused as a little child
Trying to take what I could get
Scared that I couldn't find
All the answers honey
Don’t make me sad, don’t make me cry
Sometimes love is not enough and the road gets tough
I don’t know why
Keep making me laugh
Let's go get high
The road is long, we carry on
Try to have fun in the meantime
Come on take a walk on the wild side
Let me kiss you hard in the pouring rain
You like your girls insane
Choose your last words,
This is the last time
Cause you and I
We were born to die [x3]
Come on and take a walk on the wild side
Let me kiss you hard in the pouring rain
You like your girls insane
Don’t make me sad, don’t make me cry
Sometimes love is not enough and the road gets tough
I don’t know why
Keep making me laugh
Let's go get high
The road is long, we carry on
Try to have fun in the meantime
Come on take a walk on the wild side
Let me kiss you hard in the pouring rain
You like your girls insane...
Choose your last words,
This is the last time
Cause you and I
We were born to die
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